The Dark Crystal
1982 · Movie · PG · 93 min · ★ 7.1 · 72% critics
On the world of Thra, a young Gelfling sets out to find a missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order. Facing the sinister Skeksis, he must race to return the shard before the crystal is used for evil.
Also known as Le Cristal Magique
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Details
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-12-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (1,256 votes)
- Budget
- $25,000,000
About
If you enjoy eerie, imaginative fantasy quests and detailed puppet creatures, you’ll likely have fun; Not for you if you want a tightly gripping, fast-moving story like Labyrinth or prefer a lighter, more upbeat tone like The Great Muppet Caper.
Pros: stunning puppets; immersive world; strong good-versus-evil | Cons: simple story; slow pacing; mixed lead appeal
Themes
- race against time
- mission
- liberation
- castle
- villain
- mythical creature
- puppetry
- creature
- fantasy world
- crystal
- good versus evil
- bizarre creatures
- +3 more
Cast & crew
Jim Henson
as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Kathryn Mullen
as Kira, a Gelfling
Frank Oz
as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
Dave Goelz
as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
Steve Whitmire
as Scientist (voice)
Louise Gold
as Gourmand
- BM
Brian Meehl
as Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master
- SG
Stephen Garlick
as Jen (voice)
Lisa Maxwell
as Kira (voice)
Billie Whitelaw
as Aughra (voice)
Directed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz